Changing Scale Factor

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GR. 6-8

Skill:

Use proportions to express relationships between corresponding parts of similar figures.

Changing Scale Factor

Adjust the scale factor of similar figures to draw conclusions about the effects of scaling on corresponding sides and angles.

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

What is the effect on the scale factor of changing the side lengths with the point on the triangle?

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Open-ended question 2

What is the effect on the scale factor of changing the size of a triangle with the point on the slider?

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